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Dear AEGEEans,
Welcome to the February edition of AEGEE-Europe’s newsletter. The new month
has brought a big change to the association: AEGEE has moved its headoffice
to a new location in Brussels. Official launch of AEGEE's Social
Responsibility Fund is also connected with this month.
Among other news, in this month’s edition of the newsletter, you will find
AEGEE’s positions on the Communication of the Commission Rethinking
education: investing in skills for better socio-economic outcomes, as well
as to the results of the European Council Meeting on the next Multinannual
Financial Framework (MFF) for the period of 2014-2020.
Have a good reading and see you at the EBM!
Yours,
Comité Directeur
To view this newsletter online, click
here.<http://www.aegee.org/aegee-europes-newsletter-15th-february/?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=Newsltetter%2B15th%2BFeb%2B2013>
News from AEGEE
New Location of AEGEE-Europe’s Headoffice
From this week, the head office of AEGEE have has a new address: *Rue du
Noyer 55, 1000 Brussels*. Placed in the center of Brussels, in walking
distance from the European Institutions, it corresponds better to the needs
of our association. We are looking forward to welcoming you here.
[image: AEGEE HO]<https://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=Rue+du+Noyer+55+1000+Bruxelles,+Belgium&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=0x47c3c35ee60734cd:0xe762602cc6bb290c,Rue+du+Noyer+55,+1000+Bruxelles,+Belgium&ei=O70bUePJBrGN0wXGlYH4Cg&ved=0CC8Q8gEwAA>
See pictures taken during moving on AEGEEan Facebook
page<https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.594028250611432.143184.285980401416220&type=1>
.
AEGEE’s Social Responsability Fund Launched!
AEGEE’s Social Responsability Fund is a support fund to make possible for
economically disadvantaged members to participate in the complete AEGEE
experience, by reimbursing travel-related costs and participation fees..
You can apply to the ASRF for any event or conference which is related to
AEGEE field of work. The more related it is to AEGEE, the more
opportunities you have to receive the support for it.
*Special Open Call for Agora Rhein Neckar: You can present your request for
support to attend Agora Rhein Neckar until Friday Feb 22nd.*
More information including Working format, Selection Criteria and
Applicaiton Form you can find:* *
http://www.aegee.org/for-members/social-responsibility-fund/<http://www.aegee.org/for-members/social-responsibility-fund/?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=Newsletter%2B15th%2BFeb%2B2013>
Conflict Resolution in the Caucasus Area
From 7th-11th of February, AEGEE-Bakı organised a Conflict Resolution
Meeting which brought young peacemakers of different regions of Europe and
the Middle East to the capital of Azerbaijan, to share experiences and best
practices of their work within their local communities. President Luis
Alvarado Martinez, Projects Director Miguel Gallardo Albajar and Liaison
Officer towards OSCE Alin Florin Calin attended the event as AEGEE-Europe’s
representatives and took the opportunity to meet with Azerbaijan's Youth
Council (NAYORA), the Azerbaijan Youth Foundation, and the Ministry of
Youth and Sports of Azerbaijan. Future collaboration for new projects on
conflict resolution was discussed, with a special focus on the situation of
the region of Nagorno-Karabakh.
[image: Caucasus]
Concept Development Meeting regarding a project for the European Elections
2014
At the end of January, about 10 of our members gathered in the CD house to
develop a concept for a project on the topic of the European Elections
2014! Two days of fruitful discussions led to lay the ground for the basic
structure of the project, the aim and objectives and lots of ideas to
encourage young people to take an active part in the European Elections in
2014. Soon you will hear more about it!
[image: Y Vote II]
Beyond AEGEE
What kind of Europe do we want for 2014-2020?
AEGEE-Europe sadly acknowledges the poor outcome reached by the EU head of
states, regarding the European Union’s Multiannual Financial Framework
2014-202, which was agreed upon during the summit of the Council of the
European Union on 7th and 8th of February. A last minute agreement was
reached, which seems to satisfy rather those EU members states which prefer
to keep the European Union’s means of action limited.
[image: MFF]
For the very first time, the overall expenditure limit of the MFF has been
reduced compared to the previous budget. “*What kind of commitment to
Europe are the heads of Members States showing to their citizens by cutting
the budget of the EU for the next 7 years*?” asks Luis Alvarado Martinez,
President of the European Students’ Forum (AEGEE-Europe).
Read more:
http://www.aegee.org/what-kind-of-europe-do-we-want-for-2014-2020/<http://www.aegee.org/what-kind-of-europe-do-we-want-for-2014-2020/?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=Newsletter%2B15th%2BFeb%2B2013>
AEGEE-Europe’s Position on Rethinking Education
AEGEE welcomes the initiative of the European Commission inviting the
Member States, the European Parliament, the European Council, the European
Economic and Social Committee, and the Committee of the Regions, to reform
the structure of the Educational Systems in Europe. We agree that the
current education model is outdated and does not match a society that has
changed at high speed through the last decades.
[image: Androulla]
However, we regret that the Commission does not address education in all
its dimensions, but chooses to focus only on its impact on the employment
rate of young people. We acknowledge the importance of education in solving
the issue of unemployment, but we consider it necessary to truly “rethink
education”.
Read more:
http://www.aegee.org/aegee-europes-position-on-the-communication-of-the-european-commission-rethinking-education-investing-in-skills-for-better-socio-economic-outcomes/<http://www.aegee.org/aegee-europes-position-on-the-communication-of-the-european-commission-rethinking-education-investing-in-skills-for-better-socio-economic-outcomes/?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=Newsletter%2B15th%2BFeb%2B2013>
Student conference in Aix-en-Provence with US students on the topic
"Ecocide: Perspectives on the Environment"
[image: Juniata]Every year, AEGEE-Europe co-organizes an annual Student
conference bringing together European students with US students to debate
on different topics, in partnership with the JUNIATA COLLEGE (Baker
Institute for Peace & Conflict Studies) and the Institute for American
Universities.
Our supporter* Professor James Skelly* is coordinating the next one, which
will take place in Aix-en-Provence (France), from the 14th to 16th of March
2013. This year the conference will be focusing on the topic of: "*Ecocide:
Perspectives on the Environmen**t*".
In the following links you can download all the information.
Flyer: http://www.intranet.aegee.org/group_file/view/3/3856
Information: http://www.intranet.aegee.org/group_file/view/3/3855
Application: http://www.intranet.aegee.org/group_file/view/3/3854
<https://www.facebook.com/ep.competition>
External Opportunities
Photo contest about UnEmployment
The ILO Youth Employment Programme is organizing a photo contest to shed
light on youth employment issues, the challenges young people face in the
workplace as well as their power to overcome them.
[image: WORK4YOUTH]
The objective of the contest is to highlight the challenges young people
face in the workplace, as well as innovative ideas to address them. Photos
submitted by participants should capture youth at work (in different places
and under various conditions) in a creative and original manner.
You can win prices up to *1000 USD.*
*Deadline: 15th of April 2013*
Read more:
http://www.ilo.org/employment/areas/youth-employment/work-for-youth/photo-contest/lang--en/index.htm
Career and education survey: Have your say and win one of the seducing
prizes!!
[image: Trendence]Fill in the trendence survey and have your say about what
YOU expect from your future career and how satisfied you are with your
studies.
*
**You can win on of 5 Amazon vouchers of each €500 or one of 10 Amazon
vouchers of each €200*
To participate please click here:
https://collector.s.trendence-survey.com/nq.cfm?q=7368649f-df3c-4342-aa2f-58df663ca0c4&nqurlgbe=125
The survey gathers student opinions (ca. 350.000) from across Europe and
explores differences and similarities that exist among the individual
countries. It is quick and easy to fill out. Your answers will be
anonymous and your data will be legally protected. After completing the
survey, you can compare your answers to the average results of students in
Europe.
More info about the trendence GBE:
https://www.facebook.com/graduatebarometereurope
The European Parliament - 'why should I care?'
[image: EPC]Have you ever wanted to express YOUR passionate opinion about
the significance of the European Parliament to the lives of EU citizens?
Have you ever itched to participate in a pan-European initiative alongside
other young and like-minded individuals? Have you ever dreamt of MAKING A
DIFFERENCE in the European integration project?
In the frame of the future European Parliamentary Election 2014, the
European Policy Centre is launching a call for entries in order to promote
the European Parliament! If you wish to share your interest for Europe, and
tell in an innovative and convincing manner why the European Parliament
matters to you and why there is a need to vote in the 2014 European
parliamentary elections, this is your chance!
More about the call here:
http://www.epc.eu/prog_forum.php?forum_id=30&prog_id=1
Improve Newsletter!
We would like to encourage you to give *feedback on AEGEE’s
Newsletter.*Newsletter should serve as a source of information about
what is happening
in AEGEE and beyond. In order to improve this concept, we would like you to
fill in this short questionnaire.
*Link: **http://goo.gl/MSLZe*
Upcoming Events
NWM Leiden <http://www.intranet.aegee.org/event/view/30/18363>
*
22.03.2013 - 25.03.2013*
*LEIDEN*
This Network Meeting will focus on everything that has to do with
thematical work in AEGEE. The Working Groups, project teams, and other
initiatives will all be discussed.
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Look @ MI (lano)! <http://www.intranet.aegee.org/event/view/151/18373>
*
19.04.2013 - 22.04.2013*
*MILANO, BERGAMO*
When you look at Milano, what do you see? A mix of current affairs, culture
and tourism, offered to you by AEGEE Milano.
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NWM Białystok: Recycle your mind - Refresh
experience<http://www.intranet.aegee.org/event/view/30/18365>
*19.04.2013 - 21.04.2013*
*BIAŁYSTOK*
This Network Meeting will focus on 3 main topics: Ecology, cooperation with
other organizations, and everything that has to do with thematical work in
AEGEE.
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NWM Lviv - Make it step! <http://www.intranet.aegee.org/event/view/30/18368>
*26.04.2013 - 28.04.2013*
*LVIV*
NWM Lviv is an event to meet your AEGEE friends, to discuss up to date
issues and improve skills and obtain new knowledge.
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NWM Ljubljana-Let's get back
together<http://www.intranet.aegee.org/event/view/30/18372>
*01.05.2013 - 04.05.2013*
*LJUBLJANA*
In this Network Meeting, 30 participants will get the chance to discover
the variety of ways in which they can express themselves through AEGEE.
Learn how to become more active in AEGEE and fall in love with it!
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NWM Bergamo: The gate to
Europe!<http://www.intranet.aegee.org/event/view/30/18369>
*
*
*09.05.2013 - 12.05.2013*
*BERGAMO*
Get ready to pass through the many gates of the beautiful city of Bergamo
and join your friends at this great event in perfect AEGEEan style!
External Events
OneDayWith ING by Careers
International<http://online.careersinternational.com/ing>
*26 February 2013*
Apply for General Management Traineeship and start a career that can match
the height of your ambition.
Attend live presentation and interactive chats with managers and recruiters
from ING on 26th February 2013.
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Boys don't cry...? Mainstreaming Gender in Youth
Work<http://www.salto-youth.net/tools/european-training-calendar/training/boys-don-t-cry-mainstreaming-gender-in-youth-work.3348/>
*24 April - 2 May 2013*
*Comaruga (Tarragona), Spain*
The training course "Boys don't Cry. Mainstreaming Gender in Youth Work” is
designed for twenty-two youth leaders, youth workers and educators to
develop learning competences aimed at mainstreaming gender in youth work
through Human Rights Education & NFE
<http://www.salto-youth.net/tools/european-training-calendar/training/call-for-participants-enter-long-term-training-course-for-youth-workers-on-access-to-social-rights-for-young-people-2013-2014.3164/>
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Enter! Long-Term Training Course for Youth Workers on Access to Social
Rights for Young
People(2013-2014)<http://www.salto-youth.net/tools/european-training-calendar/training/call-for-participants-enter-long-term-training-course-for-youth-workers-on-access-to-social-rights-for-young-people-2013-2014.3164/>
*11-21 March 2013*
*Strasbourg, France*
This is a complementary intercultural training offering youth workers who
undertake activities with young people that experience disadvantage due to
violence, discrimination and exclusion the opportunity to promote access to
social rights for young people
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Faith, Acceptance and Cultural
Racism<http://www.salto-youth.net/tools/european-training-calendar/training/faith-acceptance-and-cultural-racism.3350/>
*13-18 May 2013*
*Leeds, United Kingdom*
A training course to look how to engage young people in culturally diverse
activities, with a focus on faith and acceptance.
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